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"Love is even more beautiful than all the hills and lakes of
Scotland."

–
Barbara Cartland

CHAPTER
ONE-1876

The
letter was full of warmth and affection.

It seems a
long time since we’ve seen you, Cousin Edward. Much too long, my
dear wife says, and I agree with her.